2012 e13 lg1r dh crank
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its the same as the old one, but lighter, i dont see it removing the saint as king of cranks right now.
Sure you can find lighter ones, but going that route, the XO DH crank and Race Faces offerings are kings, if they are as durable remains to be seen
Saints are just too easy to install, use and can take a beating, etc so as a complete package, they still sit on top.
Sure you can find lighter ones, but going that route, the XO DH crank and Race Faces offerings are kings, if they are as durable remains to be seen
Saints are just too easy to install, use and can take a beating, etc so as a complete package, they still sit on top.
I've got a set of the E13's on my DHR, but this is one season I have to admit, I've yet to give a set of cranks a proper flogging. And there was no difficulty in setting them up, unless you count me trying to booger the threads. 
weight for arms, bb and all required spacers and bolts in 83 / 165?
I put mine on my tr250 in March have ridden them 30+ days of dh all over the place and they are solid as a rock. embarrassed to say I didn’t take them off once all season for any type of maintenance and had some pretty hard arm strikes on rocks.
very impressed thus far.
very impressed thus far.
Huge shimano crank fan here as well and long time saint rider, but decided to give the e.13's a shot this time around. Honestly you could pick either and be happy, the e.13's are just as easy if not easier to install. It's nice there are some options out there.
878g according to » Cranksets - Sick Lines – mountain bike reviews, news, videos | Your comprehensive downhill and freeride mountain bike resource
For simplicity the two 5mm and preload adjuster on Shimano cranks is tough to beat.
agree'd but with the e.13's you have one 8mm (I believe) bolt - worried me at first but it really doesnt move if you tourque it to the spec.
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Is it a high level of torque though?
I know on my single bolt SRAM and 970 XTR (spit) there's no way I could get them to the required torque with a small multitool.
I know on my single bolt SRAM and 970 XTR (spit) there's no way I could get them to the required torque with a small multitool.
i typically tighten everything until the wrench breaks off in my hand, so i'm not sure.
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so it doesn't beat Saint in weight; maybe in price?
If only they were made here in the USA.....they would be the end all.
^ OK right, maybe 2012 e13 cranks are different/lighter than 2011? (Link above has much higher weight than 760g)